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LK53 URC

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,193 mi
Last recorded106,193 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 URC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 106,193 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,489 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 103,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,720 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint cover deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,822 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 76,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly feathered

brake pedal creeps slightly

exhaust back pipe mounting brackets broken

rear brake disks pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2014 76,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly feathered

brake pedal creeps slightly

exhaust back pipe mounting brackets broken

rear brake disks pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 56,170 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 50,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 42,648 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,084 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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LK53 URC is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 69,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK53 URC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK53 URC is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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